A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 406811 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 406843 epoch_slot_no: 18043 block_no: 406791 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1743 time: 2017-12-27 01:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0508452488e4ade6d30de3da3c00f0fda6a8cf5e668722228fe6dc56158c828aBlock Operator
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